Garden Music: Darren Cordova Y Calor — Route 66 Centennial
- Date
- July 30th
- Time
- 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Age
- Ages 0–12
- Cost
- Adults $15; seniors and ages 3–12 $7.50; ages 2 and under free; BioPark Society members 50% off
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 · Directions
West Old Town
Darren Cordova Y Calor close the Garden Music season with rancheras and cumbias celebrating Albuquerque’s Route 66 centennial. The main performance begins at 7 p.m., and the evening includes classic-car and Mother Road themes.
Family discovery activities focus on arthropods, including butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, beetles, and moths. Families may bring blankets, chairs, coolers, and picnics; food stands will also serve Route 66 and New Mexican favorites.
Getting there and venue rules
A free park-and-ride shuttle runs continuously between the Zoo and Botanic Garden from 5:30–9:15 p.m.; strollers, chairs, and coolers may ride. Glass, outside alcohol, weapons, pop-up tents, canopies, sports equipment, amplified speakers, balloons, and pets are prohibited. Qualified service animals are permitted. Smoking and vaping are not allowed on City property.